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# times a sound source vibrates per second
measured in Herz (Hz) |
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describes audio & radio frequencies
1 hz = 1 cycle/second |
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| measure of intensity of sound |
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| refers to the destinctive quality of sound that makes one voice sound different from another |
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| control on mixing desk that allows the operator to position the channel's output in the final stereo image (L-R) |
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1) level of amp give to signal or system
2) control of amout of pre-amp give to sound signal on its way into the mixer |
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| undesirable result of overloading sound equipment |
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| transdeucer that turns sound waves into electrical energy |
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| high frequency speaker - 1,000 to 20,000 HZ |
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| low frequency speaker 10-250 Hz |
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| large, powerful stand-alone speaker, low frequency and sub-audible sounds, more felt than heard |
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| device used to boost the strength of a signal (usually between mixing board & speakers) |
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| Device that allows different frequencies to be enhanced or lessened |
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| bank of faders where multiple audio inputs are mixed together @ different levels, effects added, etc -- then sent to multiple outputs |
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| sustains sound longer than normal (cathedral) |
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| momentarily stores a signal being sent to PA so that the sound arrives at the same time the live sound arrives to the audience |
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| records, stores, and plays back music/sound |
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| headset and mic used for backstage communication |
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Reinforcement
Playback
Live/Practical Sound
Audio Communication |
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